I hate to say this but for personally interacting with a citizenship and passport processing agent here in Edmonton, I know they are taking their sweet time at least here in Edmonton.Vancouver office is damn fast, just saw on FB group, this guy got his test invite today within 6 months.. here is his timeline
Location- Vancouver, BC
Applied - Nov. 20, 2020
AOR - Feb. 16, 2021
Start Processing - Mar. 24, 2021
Exam invitation - April. 23, 2021
Non urgent
I believe our office people are enjoying their vacations somewhere in jasper or Banff.. lol